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  1. J

    Restarting my hobby, need guidance.

    Thanks Railfan. I have on order a book with n scale layout and I am looking for a low cost DCC book so I understand the system better. I already have my DCC controler. I bought the Digimax empire set and all I need is the power supply. I also have some track, a table and an idea for a layout. I...
  2. J

    Track and style to use

    Thanks CSX. I have decided to go with Atlas sectional track. Now I need to decide if I want to use cork or foam roadbed. I was told at the LHS that foam is better because it doesn't dry up like cork. Any thoughts from anybody on the best one to use?
  3. J

    Might find good deals.

    I just bought a Digitrax Empire builder DCC package from this guy for $235.00 shipped. I actually spoke with him on the phone and found out he is wanting to sell all his leftover inventory from a store he closed so you might want to make him an offer on the stuff he has on ebay after the item...
  4. J

    Might find good deals.

    This guy has lots of n-scale stuff for sale. http://stores.ebay.com/Train-Store-MO?_rdc=1
  5. J

    Track and style to use

    Thank you Railfan. That was helpful. I have never liked that easy track stuff because then you are locked into that kind of track for your whole layout and it cost more money. I am in agreement with you about apperance and realism and believe it or not i enjoy the tedious work of laying down...
  6. J

    Prototype layouts

    I have bought a book on railroad history, "Santa Fe Railway ( MBI Railroad Color History). I know it has alot of superflous information but it has the basics that I need for the area and different eras. I am definatly not going to be precise. I think that would drive me crazy. At the very least...
  7. J

    Prototype layouts

    Ok Now I remember what prototype means. Where would I find info for a prototype layout. I am thinking steam engine in the old west like maybe Tombstone, Bisbee, or Phoenix. I am also giving thought to 1970's diesel in Southern California. As far as I could tell this would probably be the...
  8. J

    Restarting my hobby, need guidance.

    Thanks, I will look for it.
  9. J

    Restarting my hobby, need guidance.

    Ok I went to the train store and saw DCC in action. It was so cool. When I left the hobby ten years ago it was just starting to come out and I never saw it work. From what I was told though, not very many trains are available with power and sound chips installed in N scale. I saw one demoed...
  10. J

    Restarting my hobby, need guidance.

    Any thoughts on whether Bachmann ez track or cork railbed and track is better? If I remember correctly track and cork bed is less expensive. Is there a big quality difference between Atlas and Model Power track?
  11. J

    Restarting my hobby, need guidance.

    Thanks guys for all the info. I did want to go DCC and I am finding alot of information online. Any thoughts on a good DCC system? I am probably going to my local train shop this weekend to do research on DCC and what my needs are. I have noticed there are good deals on ebay for DCC systems and...
  12. J

    Restarting my hobby, need guidance.

    Thank you for your reply. Well I am thinking prototype but as I did with my HO layout I went adding on to it freelance. I would like a loop and a yard and/or terminal in my layout. Time frame varies but if I want to do it right its going to take a lot of time and if I want to find deals on eBay...
  13. J

    Track and style to use

    Any thoughts on whether Bachmann ez track or cork railbed and track is better? If I remember correctly track and cork bed is less expensive. Is there a big quality difference between Atlas and Model Power track?
  14. J

    Restarting my hobby, need guidance.

    :)Hello all, After a ten year hiatus I am planning to get back into the hobby. When last I practiced I was doing HO but now I want to start with N scale. When I first got into the hobby I bought a book on HO with tips on beginning in the hobby and layout plans. Is there a recommended...
  15. J

    Restarting my hobby, need guidance.

    Hello all, After a ten year hiatus I am planning to get back into the hobby. When last I practiced I was doing HO but now I want to start with N scale. When I first got into the hobby I bought a book on HO with tips on beginning in the hobby and layout plans. Is there a recommended modern...
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